2019 FUFA Corporate Tournament: Hosts KISU emerge champions
2019 FUFA Corporate Tournament Final KISU 0(3)- 0(1) Corporate League Team
Third place Diamond Trust Bank 2-0 UPL Secretariat
Hosts Kampala International School Uganda(KISU) emerged winners of the 2019 FUFA Corporate Tournament defeating favorites Corporate League Team in the final.
Running for the 5th successive year, KISU encrypted their name on the list of winners on Saturday edging Corporate League Team in a closely contested final that ended goallessly but the former won 3-1 on penalties to clinch their victory.
The Corporate League Team finished runners up
Phillip Tumwine, Saad Musonera, Robinson Katabarwa converted their kicks from the spot for KISU.
On the other hand, John Musisi scored for Corporate League Team but John Mbaziira’s effort rattled the crossbar.
It should be noted KISU and Corporate Tournament Team were in the same group and played out a goalless draw as well at that stage.
The winners were awarded a trophy, medals and cash prize of three million shillings.
The first and second runners up walked away with medals while each team got a certificate of participation.
KISU skipper Tumwine lauded his teammates for work hard and believes it is the reason why they emerged champions.
” We came here to just compete and we didn’t think of winning the championship. I thank my teammates for the commitment and hard work.”
In the third place, playoff Diamond Trust Bank won 2-0 against Uganda Premier League Secretariat.
FUFA EXCOM member Ronnie Kalema who was the Guest of Honour lauded the several teams that took part and believes the federation is achieving its targets of bringing the Corporate world close.
” We are grateful as FUFA that the tournament has continued to grow in stature over the years. Several companies have participated today and this fulfils our main objective of the FUFA Corporate Tournament which is bringing together different corporate companies through soccer.”
A total of 15 teams participated in the 5th edition that got underway with an aerobics session in the morning.
Winner – Kampala International School Uganda
Winner – Kampala International School Uganda
1st Runners up – Corporate League Team
1st Runners up – Corporate League Team receive their accolade from Hajat Aisha Nalule
2nd runners up – Diamond Trust Bank
2nd runners up – Diamond Trust Bank receive their accolade from Hajat Aisha Nalule
Most Valuable Player – Felix Muhabuzi(Corporate League Team)
Most Valuable Player – Felix Muhabuzi of Corporate League Team receives his envelope of cash from Denis Mbidde
Top Scorer – Rogers Kateregga (Corporate League Team) 7 goals
Top Scorer – Rogers Kateregga (Corporate League Team) 7 goals receives his envelope of cash
Teams that took part
Nile Special, Sogea Satom, Airtel Uganda, Kyagalanyi Coffee, Diamond Trust Bank, UPL Secretariat, National Population Council, Civil Aviation Authority, KISU, Corporate League Team, Ecobank, FUFA FM, Red Pepper, Bidco Uganda
The CAF Regional Club Licensing Workshop held in Kampala- Uganda at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel climaxed on Friday evening.
The workshop attracted forty four participants from twenty three English speaking member countries. The participants were divided into two groups for the exercise that started on Monday 22nd April 2019.
FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi presided over the closing ceremony.
Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs also FUFA Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi presents a plaque to South African Kabelo Bosilong. On the right is Rogers Byamukama-FUFA Club Licensing Manager and Executive Member.Middleby Robbie making a presentation at the closing day of the CAF Workshop
‘I thank CAF for choosing Uganda to host such a wonderful and educative workshop of this magnitude not forgetting the FUFA team that has helped to organise and make this workshop a success. I ask all participants to keep in touch and keep sharing information so us to develop the game of football together’ noted Nakiwala.
Participants at the closing ceremonyCAF Instructors L-R Ahmed, Sidat, Kabelo, Emmanuel Dasoberi, Salihu
Closing remarks by CAF Instructors
Middleby Robert David –FIFA Expert on Professional Football (Australia)
I ask participants to learn from various Members Associations who have moved steps ahead. Football needs team work for success.
Kabelo Bosilong (South Africa)
It is great that you know the value of club licensing on the continent. We need such engagements in Africa to keep working and helping each other to see African football move places.
Emmanuel Dasoberi Newton (Ghana)
The workshop has been a success. Club Licensing departments need to strategise, work closely with club administration and owners to ease their work. Keep close with CAF and we shall monitor the progress of your work.
Salihu Abubakar (Nigeria)
I am over whelmed by the hospitality by Uganda and therefore I will ask CAF to bring another of a kind to Uganda. We shall keep passing on football knowledge to every one on the continent.
Muhammad Sidat (Mozambique)
I ask all participants to make use of the instructors at any time so that they keep refreshing on what we have learnt here. I also applaud the organizers for the wonderful work done.
CAF Club Licensing committee member Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz
Ahmed Harraz (Egypt)
We are confident that we have provided various football stake-holders information to make sure this exercise goes on well in the Member Associations. Club licensing is not a punishment. Let’s embrace it and take football in Africa to another level.
Uganda Premier League clubs are happy that they got an opportunity to hear from the CAF officials about the Club Licensing exercise.
On Wednesday afternoon, six CAF Licensing Instructors held a four meeting with CEOs, Owners and the leadership of the 16 clubs playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League at Sheraton Hotel Kampala.
The Uganda Premier League was also represented by board members Humphrey Mandu and Fred ‘Guy’ Kawuma. Rogers Byamukama (FUFA Club Licensing Committee Chairman) and Ivan Kintu Bayige (FUFA Club Licensing Manager) were also in attendance.
Earlier in the day, the CAF Club Licensing Manager Ahmed Harraz and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson had held a press conference where they addressed the local media on the exercise at the same hotel.
‘FUFA requested CAF for this opportunity to meet the people who run the game at the top level in club football. Hearing from CAF officials would give them another view about club licensing. It will make magic for us when we continue with implementation of the exercise’ noted FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Harraz addresses sports media
Harraz told the media that big dreams have happened in African football and at a global stage as a result of club licensing.
L-R: Edgar Watson with Ahmed Harraz during the press conference earlier on Wednesday
‘Iceland decided to take on the exercise and implement the guidelines through UEFA that resulted into a good performance at the Euros and the FIFA World Cup’ noted Harraz.
‘Uganda is very privileged especially the Clubs that have embraced the Club licensing process because the results are visible with National team’s performance following back to back qualification to the AFCON Finals (2017 and 2019). KCCA FC taking part in the group stages of CAF Champions League alos shows big strides of club licensing in Uganda’ added Harraz.
CAF Instructor Mohamed Sidat during presentation to the club officials
The club officials were given an opportunity to ask questions which were ably answered by the other five CAF Instructors Middleby Robert David (Australia), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa) and Salihu Abubakar(Nigeria)
Group-Club officials, FUFA and CAF Club Licensing Instructors
Participants speak out
Uganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani
‘We are overwhelmed with the knowledge shared CAF. It is going to be up to us to implement the requirements during the next season of the Uganda Premier League because it is what will benefit the game of football in Uganda’
URA FC Chairman James Kizza.
‘It has always been difficult for us to implement the Club Licensing thinking it was a forceful project from FUFA on to clubs but now with the CAF meeting we know the task ahead of us as club owners’
KCCA FC CEO Anisha Muhoozi
‘We have been in CAF Champions League and we know the requirements. CAF coming here is a great impact to help us work together to develop football in the Country and now we are going in the CAF Champions League, we shall try to implement all requirements’
Tooro United FC Chairman- Peter Emojong
‘I thought that I knew it all. The meeting has given me an opportunity to know more about the exercise. I know there will definitely be change with how the exercise will span out during the off season’ Emojong also passed a vote thanks on behalf of the clubs.
Vipers SC officials L-R Alex Luganda, Ahmed harraz (CAF), Ken Muwanga-Media and CEO Peter Lwanga
Uganda is ranked among the best countries in Africa in implementing the basics of Club Licensing and the development of football is visible with the results of the National team and club performance on the continent.
The CAF Club Licensing regional workshop will resume tomorrow with another group of 26 participants from 13 countries taking part till Friday. The participants for the remaining two days are from Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
MAIN PHOTO: URA FC Chairman James Kizza. UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani and Tooro United FC Chairman Peter Emojong during the meeting
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) starting 8 am
Group A: Nile Special, UPL Secretariat, Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited, National Population Council, Diamond Trust Bank
Group B: AAL, KISU, UMEME, Corporate League Team, Sanyuka TV
Group C: Civil Aviation Authority, Airtel Uganda Limited, Red Pepper, BIDCO, Ecobank
Group D: FUFA FM, NIC Holdings, Roofings Limited, SOGEA SATOM, Pepsi
Licensed players featuring in the 5 divisions recognized by FUFA are not allowed
Champions wins a trophy and cash prize of 3 million shillings
Red Pepper Limited won the FCT Cup in 2018
For the fifth year running, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to bring together the corporate world through its annual corporate tournament.
Running under the theme, fun, networking and soccer, the 2019 edition returns bigger and better and the draws were successfully held on Wednesday at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.
20 teams were drawn in four groups with each pool having five teams. The draw was witnessed by CAF Club licensing Manager Ahmed Harraz andFUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
CAF Club Licensing Manager hmed Harraz picked Kyagalanyi Coffee from the main pot during the draw
Three new teams will take part in this year’s edition and these include; National Population Council, Corporate League team, Sanyuka TV and Pepsi.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson went for UMEME Ltd during the draw
Mr. Rogers Byamukama, the head of marketing and communications indicated that the tournament has gained popularity since its inception in 2015 with the prime target of bringing together different corporate companies.
L-R Esther Musoke (FUFA Markeitng Director), Rogers Byamukama (FUFA Executive Member), Charles Masereka (Diamond Trust Bank) and Jakisa Karlos (National Population Council).
‘We are proud as FUFA that this tournament has continued to grow in stature. We started in 2015 with eight teams but I’m proud that we now have 20 teams this year. The main reason behind the corporate tournament is networking and creating a platform of interaction among the several companies’
Sembera Simon- Quality Assurance Engineer Sogea Satom drew KISU from the pot
FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke stated that she had an overwhelming number of teams that wanted to take part but could only accommodate twenty.
‘I’m humbled with the numbers that turned up this year. We actually had so many teams that wanted to be part. This gives us the confidence that we have the trust of the different companies. The winners will walk away with a trophy and a cash prize of three million shillings’
BIDCO was picked from the pot by Uganda Premier League’s Gordon Roy Mundeyi during the draw
The tournament played for one day will take place on Saturday at KISU with two teams qualifying from each of the four groups for the quarterfinals and thereafter advance to the subsequent stages.
At KISU, four pitches will be set aside and these have been named after current and former FUFA Presidents. These include; Moses Magogo(current FUFA President), Lawrence Mulindwa, the late Dennis Obua and the late John Ssebana Kizito.
Prior to the start of the group games, there will be an aerobics session in the morning.
Confederation of African Football Association (CAF) is largely impressed by the gradual path and progress for Uganda in implementing the club licensing tool.
CAF’s commendation was conveyed by the CAF club licensing manager, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz from Egypt on Wednesday during a media interface at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
Harraz, flanked by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and the FUFA Club licensing manager Ivan Kintu Bayige appreciated FUFA for taking the lead to implement to the dot, the club licensing tool.
L-R: Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO) with the CAF Club licensing manager, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz addressing the media at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
‘The CAF Club licensing tool is to ensure that federations are well organized. CAF is impressed by the path taken by Uganda. We keep monitoring and have realized how well organized FUFA has been in recent times. We are happy that FUFA accepted to host us for the CAF club licensing regional workshop. The Club licensing tool takes focus in five key priority areas of Sporting criteria, Infrastructure, Administrative and internal criteria, Legal criteria and financial criteria. We are very proud with the Ugandan situation since they have exceled and it has been shown by the back to back qualification to AFCON in 2017 and 2019, KCCA and Vipers’ progress on the continent and this reminds me of Iceland that has perfected the club licensing tool in Europe” CAF Club licensing manager, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz remarked.
Edgar Watson, FUFA CEO addressing the media at Sheraton Kampala Hotel
FUFA CEO, Watson thanked CAF for the honour to host such a high profile workshop.
‘It is a big privilege for FUFA and the entire Country Uganda to host such a unique event. This is the first time ever that Uganda is hosting the CAF Club licensing workshop. Since, 2012, we all embraced the tool of club licensing as a tool of development. We have a very firm and solid committee. Coming next season, FUFA has set new requirements that clubs in the first and second division must meet. Another wave is going to the clubs through the club pro agenda. It was initially by request, but now, it is mandatory.’ Stated FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson.
With the first batch of the CAF Club licensing regional workshop done and dusted on Tuesday, more delegates are arriving ready for the second session that will kick off on Thursday, 25th April 2019 and climax on the following day.
The press conference at Sheraton Kampala Hotel was well attended
CAF/FUFA Activities on Wednesday 24th April 2019 at Sheraton Hotel
10am: CAF/FUFA Club Licensing Press Conference 10am
10.45 am: Draw for the 2019 FUFA Corporate Tournament
2 pm: CAF Club Licensing Officials meeting with Uganda Premier League CEOs
Arrival of Group 2 participants for the workshop due on Thursday and Friday
The first group of the CAF Club Licensing Regional workshop at Kampala Sheraton concluded their session on Tuesday with high hopes of turning the beautiful game into a better product.
With participants being taken through the five key areas of club licensing, many shared their experiences and challenges encountered during the exercise
Club licensing helps federations and clubs to get proper administrative channels by employing qualified human resource with technical expertise in areas like finance, marketing, communications to help football move forward with delivery of the final product.
Proper infrastructure is an investment to a federation or club which helps to create a safe environment for players to train on daily basis and fans to come and enjoy football at good stadiums.
Australian FIFA expert Middleby Robert David (standing) taking through officials from Somalia Nur Hassan Ahmed and Mohamed Ali Abdi
The participants were also taken through on how financial records are very important for transparency and credibility.
The other key areas are legal which brings out the proper structures of the clubs, sporting that specifies ownership of a club while youth development programmes which help to feed the senior teams.
Botswana delegation James Hamza Setete and Victor Kelekwang Sebolao being taken through the exercise by Bosilong Kabelo and Sidat Muhammad during the group sessions
Participants are from 26 African countries while the instructors are; Middleby Robert David (Australia), Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz (Egypt), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa) and Salihu Abubakar(Nigeria) taking the participants through the workshop.
Malibuseng Mary Mafethe listens attentively during the presentationsNigerians Salihu Abubakar and Nasiru Sarkintundu Jibril listen keenly to Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi and Ahmed Harraz
The second group will hold their workshop on Thursday and Friday (25th and 26th April) still at Sheraton.
What participants say about the workshop
James Setete (Botswana)
We are here to learn from other participants. The workshop will acme he difference towards how African football should be run.
Nasiru Jibril (Nigeria)
Such opportunities are good for African football. We shall be able to share our experiences and challenges with the exercise but it is a good project.
MAIN PHOTO: Participants of Group 2 on Day 2 in a photo moment
The Rujumba Family in Hoima has offered 20 acres of land to FUFA for infrasture development. developing football. The land is found, 3km on Hoima- Masindi road. FUFA has confirmed that they will construct a stadium on the land.
The land is part of 150 acres registered under their grandfather’s name-the late Dr. James Rujumba who gazetted 20 acres for a public project to be decided on by the family.
The Rujumba Family
‘Our aim is to create a legacy for our great father Dr. James Rujumba, and in our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FUFA, we will propose for the for the naming rights of the stadium’ Chairman of the Rujumba Family Mr. Elifazi Kiiza
Chairman of the Rujumba Family Mr. Elifazi Kiiza (hat and back to camera) showing FUFA the land that was donated to the institution in Hoima
FUFA delighted
The 1st Vice President of FUFA Justus Mugisha who also heads Projects represented the federation during the site inspection on Easter Monday.
Mugisha welcomed the idea and thanked both the family for the offer, Kitara Region Football Association for the leadership and envisioned strategy of owning a stadium upcountry.
‘FUFA is grateful for this offer to develop the game of football. Namirembe church offered us land in Rubaga division in Kampala, the Kabaka of Buganda did the same with 10acres in Lugazi and now more from the Rujumba family. I am taking back a good message to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo the FUFA President and the entire executive so that we find resources for this project to start’ said Mugisha who ws accompanied by Execuitve Member Ronnie Kalema.
FUFA will release the full details of how the land will be put into use.
MAIN PHOTO: Chairman of the Rujumba Family Mr. Elifazi Kiiza, Ronnie Kalema, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and Hon. Pius Wakabi- MP Bugahya County-Hoima who is also a family member.
The CAF club Licensing Regional Workshop has kicked off in Uganda at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala on Monday 22nd April 2019.
The workshop that has been divided into two groups, attracted 52 participants from 26 countries and will be organised from Monday to Friday 26th April 2019.
CAF Executive Committee Member and the President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Eng. Moses Magogo graced the opening ceremony.
FIFA Professional Football Adviser Middleby Robert David from Australia, CAF Instructors on Club Licensing Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz (Egypt), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa) and Salihu Abubakar (Nigeria) are in charge of the workshop.
The workshop wil alos see Ugandan Club CEOs (in the Uganda Premier League) hold a session with the CAF Club Licesning Instructores. on Monday the Uganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani and Head of Communications of the league Gordon Mundeyi attended the afternoon session.
L-R Harraz, Middleby, Kabelo and Sidat sharing some notes befoire the CAF Club Licensing workshop got underway on Monday morning at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala
Eng. Magogo applauded CAF for giving Uganda the opportunity to host the workshop and was pleased with the way the continental soccer body is supporting federations.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo making his remarks during the opening ceremony on Monday
‘It’ is a great opportunity to host such a function. Cub Licensing is a tool we understood way back in 2008. It’s a tool that we use to develop our football in the country and when we develop the clubs, automatically we are increasing on the human resource. If we have very powerful clubs we can surely have very powerful national teams. This is a tool that is going to push all of us on the continent and probably may drive the dream for Africa to win the World cup in feature’ said Eng. Moses Magogo
‘As FUFA we hope that in the near feature we shall be able to achieve our Vision through hosting such functions, learning and sharing ideas and we hope by 2026 our National team will play in the FIFA World Cup’ added Magogo
‘If we are to develop Club football on the continent, Club Licensing is very important. It is a major priority in all the aspects of developing football. Uganda is one of the countries that is doing very well in Club Licensing process. Hopefully we can see the benefits mainly at the continent in club football and National teams. The process takes time to show the results but when time comes great achievement will be noticed mainly in 2-3 years to come’ said Harraz
CAF Instructor Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz speaking during the opening ceremony of the workshop
Club licensing helps federations and clubs to get proper administrative channels by employing qualified human resource with technical expertise in areas like finance, marketing, communications to help football move forward with delivery of the final product.
Proper infrastructure is an investment to a federation or club which helps to create a safe environment for players to train on daily basis and fans to come and enjoy football at good stadiums.
CAF Instructors will also be in position to guide clubs on how to keep financial records in a bid to improve transparency that leads to promotion of credibility and public trust especially the football stakeholders.
The legal criteria brings out the proper structures of the clubs in terms of ownership while the sporting criteria establishes any possible double ownership of clubs.
The workshop will also guide participants on how National federations can help clubs to come up with quality youth development programmes to feed the senior teams.
‘I’m privileged to be here on behalf of FIFA. Club licensing is a major pattern of developing football worldwide. Africa has world class players but the clubs have to provide the best with all what is required to achieve the best performance. It’ i a tool for developing football and I urge club managers and CEOs to attend to it. Federation members and clubs should use Club licensing to enhance football’ said Middleby Robert David
Middleby Robert David making his remark at the opening ceremony of the workshop
FUFA Club Licensing Chairman Rogers Byamukama who is also a participant in the workshop commended CAF for giving Uganda the opportunity to host the workshop. Byamukama is also the Chairman of the FUFA Club Licensing Committee.
‘It is a great opportunity for us to host the workshop here in Uganda. Our clubs are going to benefit a lot and the football fraternity. It is a milestone towards professional football in our country’ noted Byamukama
FUFA Marketing and Communications manager Rogers Byamukama participated in workshop
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige confirmed that the workshop will provide expertise and awareness on the exercise. It is a step taken to develop club football in Uganda.
‘This is a very big chance to develop club football in our country. It will provides us information and expertise on hour to handle club licensing process. It also provide awareness on the exercise. It is a step taken to develop club football in Uganda.
FUFA Club licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige during the workshop
Summary: Objectives of the workshop are;
Provide Federations with an update on the club licensing system at the continental level
Receive a full update on the status of the club licensing system at National level
One on one meetings with Member Associations (MAs) in order to provide special attention and assist them with specific needs
Assist the MAs with near future planning, in order to have clubs ready before the deadline for engagement in the next CAF Inter Club competitions
Organize interaction group sessions between MAs to share best practices.
Countries attending the workshop are Botswana, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Uganda, Namibia, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Lesotho and Liberia.
Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The workshops have been organised in two groups. The first group will cover two days (22nd and 23rd April) while the second group (25th and 26th Apil 2019).
MAIN PHOTO: Instructors, participants with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (holding ball) in a group photo during the opening ceremony of CAF Club Licensing workshop at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala.
The instructors for the highly anticipated Confederation of African Football (CAF) Club Licensing workshop due on the 22nd to 26th April 2019 at Sheraton Kampala Hotel have arrived in Uganda on Saturday.
Five of the six expected instructors are already in the country.
Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz (Egypt), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa) and Middleby Robert David (Australia) all arrived by Saturday. Nigerian Salihu Abubakar will jet in later tonight.
CAF Club Licensing instructors at Sheraton Kampala Hotel in preparatory meeting
FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya, Richard Ssemanda(Office of CEO) and FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige warmly received the guests at Enetebbe Airport.
52 participants from 26 countries will attend the workshop that has been segmented into two groups over two periodical sessions.
Each country will send the Club Licensing Manager and Chairman of the Club Licensing Committee.
The first workshop will be held on 22nd and 23rd April while the other on 25th and 26th April each with 26 participants.
Countries taking part (26 Countries, 2 participants from each country):
22nd-23rd April 2019: Botswana, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Uganda, Namibia, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Lesotho and Liberia
25th-26th April 2019: Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
L-R Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa), Middleby Robert David (Australia) and Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz brainstorm moments before checking in at Sheraton Kampala Hotel
This will be the third time for FUFA to host a CAF organised event in a space of one and half years.
In September 2018, FUFA hosted 41 participants who took part in the CAF Young Talent Referees workshop that attracted the youngest international referees on the continent.
Early 2018, CAF Futsal and Beach Soccer committee held its meeting in Entebbe.
The objectives of the workshop are;
Provide Federations with an update on the club licensing system at the continental level
Receive a full update on the status of the club licensing system at National level
One on one meetings with Member Associations (MAs) in order to provide special attention and assist them with specific needs
Assist the MAs with near future planning, in order to have clubs ready before the deadline for engagement in the next CAF Inter Club competitions
Organize interaction group sessions between MAs to share best practices.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Sidat Muhammad, Middleby Robert, Bosilong Kabelo, Dasoberi Emmanuel, Ahmed Harraz.
The Uganda National U-17 team (Cubs) will return to back home with their heads up.
Despite missing out on the semi-final slot at the on-going AFCON U-17 championship, the Cubs won made a debut appearance picked crucial lessons.
Uganda drew one all with Nigeria in the final group A match played at the Chamazi Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on Saturday.
Super substitute John Kokas Alou headed home the game opener 21 minutes from from time, a few minutes after he had replaced the injured Andrew Kawooya on 68 minutes.
Action between Uganda Cubs and Nigeria U-17 at the Chamazi Sports Complex
It took the West Africans only five minutes to bring the game level through Ibraheem Jabaar who beat defenders and the largely impressive goalkeeper Jack Komakech for the equalizer.
With Angola’s 4-2 win over the hosts Tanzania, Uganda completed the campaign third of group A.
Nigeria tops with seven points, Angola on six, Uganda with four and Tanzania miserably ends without any point.
Both Nigeria and Angola progress to the semi-finals and will play at the 2019 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Some of the fans who cheered the Ugandan youngsters from start to finish in Dar es salaam
Uganda Cubs XI Vs Nigeria
Uganda Cubs XI:
Jack Komakech (GK), Justine Opiro, Samson Kasozi, Ibrahim Juma, Najib Yiga, Gavin Kizito (C), Davis Sekajja, Ivan Asaba (53’ Isma Mugulusi), Thomas Kakaire, Andrew Kawooya (68’ John Kokas Alou), Rogers Mugisha (52’ Abdulwahid Iddi)
Uganda U-17 Technical team with the substitute players during the singing of the national anthem
Uganda U-17 national team (Cubs) convincingly out-smarted the AFCON 2019 hosts Tanzania 3-0 in a one-sided group A game played at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam on Wednesday.
Uganda’s goals were scored by Andrew Kawooya, Ivan Asaba and Najib Yiga.
Kawooya opened the scores with a 16th-minute goal off Rogers Mugisha assist.
Mugisha assisted Asaba for the second after 28 minutes as the first half read in 2-0 in bold in favour of the Ugandans.
Yiga wrapped up the scoring business on the evening for Uganda with a well-drilled header, 14 minutes from full time.
Uganda Cubs players celebrate their second goal
All the three changes were made for Uganda. Abdulwahid Iddi, Isma Mugulusi and John Alou were introduced for Rogers Mugisha, Andrew Kawooya and Ivan Asaba respectively.
Uganda is now third in group A, three points behind leaders Nigeria who overcame Angola 1-0 and Angola on a head to head basis
Uganda’s Ivan Asaba was named the Total man of the match.
Ivan Asaba holds his Man of the Match Accolade
The Cubs will now face Nigeria on Saturday on the same day and time when Angola battle Tanzania.
Yiga Najib celebrates after scoring thCubse third goal for
Team Line Ups:
Uganda U-17 XI:
Back row L-R; Ssekajja Davis, Komakech Jack, Ssekimbegga Kevin, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Garvin Mugweri (C) Front row L-R; Kawooya Andrew, Opiro Justine, Kakire Thomas, Asaba Ivan and Mugisha Rogers
Jack Komakech (G.K), Justine Opiro, Kevin Ssekimbegga, Gavin Kizito, Samson Kasozi, Rogers Mugisha (58′ Abdulwahid Iddi ), Thomas Kakaire, Andrew Kawooya (62′ Isma Mugulusi), Davis Ssekajja, Najib Yiga, Ivan Asaba (84′ John Alou)
Subs Not Used:
Delton Oyo (G.K), Patrick Mubiru (G.K), James Jarieko, Edrine Mukisa Opaala, Innocent Opira, Polycarp Mwaka,
Suspended: Ibrahim Juma
Head coach: Samuel Kwasi Fabin Paa
First assistant coach: Jackson Magera
Second assistant coach: Hamuza Lutalo
Tanzania XI:
Serengeti boys XI
Shabani Hassan (G.K), Omary Omary, Arafat Swakali, , Alphonce Msanga, John Edmund, Kelvin John, Pascal Msindo, Ladaki Chasambi, Amiri Njeru, Esdon Mshirakandi (57’ Salumu Milinge), Morice Abraham (Captain)
Subs:
Ben Starkie, Mustapha Nankuku, Misungwi Chananja, William Dominic, Agiri Ngoda, Mwinyi Yahya (G.K), Zuberi Masudi (G.K)
Head coach: Oscar Rabson Mirambo
Tanzania XI:
Shabani Hassan (G.K), Omary Omary, Arafat Swakali, , Alphonce Msanga, John Edmund, Kelvin John, Pascal Msindo, Ladaki Chasambi, Amiri Njeru, Esdon Mshirakandi (57’ Salumu Milinge), Morice Abraham (Captain)
Subs:
Ben Starkie, Mustapha Nankuku, Misungwi Chananja, William Dominic, Agiri Ngoda, Mwinyi Yahya (G.K), Zuberi Masudi (G.K)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has again been handed the opportunity to host two high Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) sanctioned workshops.
The two workshops fall in the club licensing docket where 52 participants from 26 countries will attend during designated period running from 21st-26th at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
It will be the third time for FUFA to host a CAF organised event in a space of one and half years.
FUFA Club Licensing Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama confirmed the latest developments during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday.
FUFA Club Licensing Chairman Rogers Byamukama
Byamukama was joined by the federation club licensing manager Ivan Kintu Bayige during the press conference.
‘After successfully hosting the CAF Junior Referees programme and the meeting for CAF futsal and beach soccer committee, CAF has once again entrusted FUFA with yet another opportunity to host another CAF workshop. This is the confidence that CAF has in Uganda. We have prepared well to host the the CAF Club Licencing Workshops. Hosting all these delegates across the continent is a strong message to the Government that sports is a key driver of tourism in Uganda. These delegates will be accommodated in Uganda, they will spend and contribute to foreign revenue’ Rogers Byamukama, Chairman FUFA Club licensing committee.
In September 2018, FUFA hosted 41 participants who took part in the CAF Young Talent Referees workshop that attracted the youngest international referees on the continent.
Early 2018, CAF Futsal and Beach Soccer committee held its meeting in Entebbe.
The Club Licensing workshop will be segmented into two groups over two periodical sessions. Each country will send the Club Licensing Manager and Chairman of the Club Licensing Committee.
The first workshop will be held on 22nd and 23rd April while the other on 25th and 26th April each with 26 participants.
‘CAF is trying to make sure football organisation spreads further to clubs at all levels by holding such educational sessions that improve the beautiful game’ noted Bayige.
The objectives of the workshop are;
Provide Federations with an update on the club licensing system at the continental level
Receive a full update on the status of the club licensing system at National level
One on one meetings with Member Associations (MAs) in order to provide special attention and assist them with specific needs
Assist the MAs with near future planning, in order to have clubs ready before the deadline for engagement in the next CAF Inter Club competitions
Organize interaction group sessions between MAs to share best practices.
Countries taking part (26 Countries, 2 participants from each country):
22nd-23rd April 2019: Botswana, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Uganda, Namibia, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Lesotho and Liberia
25th-26th April 2019: Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Instructors: Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar Harraz (Egypt), Sidat Muhammad Feizal (Mozambique), Dasoberi Emmanuel Newton (Ghana), Bosilong Kabelo Keorapetse Hubert (South Africa), Middleby Robert David (Australia), Abubakar Salihu (Nigeria).
What’s club Licensing?
Club Licensing is a tool for both the development and bench-marking of professional football clubs. Under the Club Licensing System, clubs need to comply with certain criteria to participate in FUFA/CAF/FIFA competitions.
The FUFA Club Licensing exercise makes sure that clubs are complying with the criteria before they are issued with licenses to play at the start of every season.
By implementing the Club Licensing System football clubs benefit by:-
Developing strong governance and organisational structures
Implementing stable financial management and reporting
Improving technical standards of coaches and clubs
Increasing reliability, credibility and integrity of the clubs and league
Promoting and continuously improving the standard of football
Engaging qualified coaches
Encouraging youth development
Improving infrastructure facilities
Improving the clubs’ administration, management and organisation.
Raising economic and financial standing of the clubs through effective marketing and commercial exploitation.
Match No 25: Echoes High School Vs Tooro Queens – Soroti Sports grounds
Match No: 26: Uganda Martyrs High School Vs She Corporates – Lubaga
Match No. 27: Makerere University Vs Kawempe Junior – Makerere University
Match No. 28: Lady Doves Vs Olila High School – Katushabe Play ground, Masindi
*Dates will be confirmed
The draws for the fourth round of the 2019 FUFA Women’s cup were successfully held on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 at FUFA House in Kampala.
Soroti based Echoes High School plays host to Tooro Queens at the Soroti play ground in match 25.
Uganda Martyrs High School will entertain She Corporates at Lubaga, Makerere University face Kawempe Junior at Makerere University.
Meanwhile, Masindi’s Lady Doves was confirmed to take on Olila High School at the Katushabe play-ground.
Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo picked Lady Doves team
The dates for the quarter finals will be confirmed.
No club has ever managed to successfully defend the championship after the elimination of the previous two winners; Olila High School (2017) and Uganda Christian University (2018).
The draws were conducted by two delegates representing the women at the FUFA General Assembly – Margret Kubingi and Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo.
Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) chairperson Margret Kubingi picked Echoes High School
‘I thank all the key stake holders for supporting the teams that engage in women football development. I thank FUFA for providing the perfect environment to operate from , sponsors and the Government‘ remarked the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA), Margret Kubingi.
Fourth Round (Quarter finals) Rules:
1 – Shall comprise of 8 teams qualified from the third round
2 – FUFA shall draw lots to generate fixtures for the fourth round
3 – If the teams are still tying by goals at the end of the match, extra time of of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to determine the winner and the team with more goals after extra time shall be the winner of the match.
4 – If the teams are not separated by Art 23 (3) above, spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.
MAIN PHOTO: The two women football delegates Margret Kubingi (left) and Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo before the draws
CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola 1-0 Uganda
Uganda vs Tanzania (Wednesday 17th April 2019) 5pm
Nigeria vs Uganda (Saturday 20th April 2019)
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco
The Uganda U1-7 National team is relishing to keep fighting till when they get points to remain at the ongoing Total CAF AFCON U-17 tournament in Dar es Salaam.. Despite falling short in their opener to Angola, the Cubs still have confidence ahead of their match with hosts Tanzania on Wednesday.
As quoted by both by the head coach Fabin Kwesi and team captain Garvin Mugweri Kizito, the youngsters believe they can make a comeback and win their game against CECAFA regional rivals – Tanzania at National Stadium.
Cubs forward Yiga Najib perfects his dribbling skills during training
Before conducting the last training at GymKhana ground, a pre-match press conference was held at the National Stadium
While in the pre-match press conference head coach Kwesi noted that this game comes in as a decider.
‘Definitely if you lose, you are out of the contention so we are approaching it with all the energy it deserves and give it our best shot and wait for the final result. We have done our home work well. We want to get maximum points’ Kwesi noted
Head Coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin during the pre-match press conference
The team captain Kizito Garvin Mugweri believes they can comeback.
‘We went down in our opening fixture against Angola but we are not out of the competiton. We have another chance to make a comeback. We are playing a team we have ever played but we are not underrating it, all minds are focused onto getting a win out of it’ said Kizito
Team Captain Kizito Garvin Mugweri while addressing the media at the Pre-match press conference
Uganda plays against Tanzania (Hosts) in the second fixture before taking on Nigeria in the final group A match
The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Team officials:
Ariga Rasoul – Leader of Delegation
Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin – Head Coach
Magera Jackson – 1st Assistant coach
Hamuza Lutalo – 2nd Assistant coach
Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeper coach
Osei-Owusu Derrick – Physical fitness coach
Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Coordinator
Omaria Bosco – Team Media Officer
Bumpenje Frank – Kit Manager
MAIN PHOTO: Youngsters in their last training at GymKhana, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
The FUFA Drum action resumed over the weekend with a number of games played as different provinces intensified their intentions for excellence this season.
Goalkeepers play a crucial role for the team to win games by making saves whenever the defence line is beaten and this was the case on match day 2 over the weekend.
Of the eight games played across the country, four goalkeepers were named the best players in the respective games played.
These included Derrick Ochan(Acholi), Nafian Alionzi (West Nile), Isaac Kwizera(Rwenzori) and Steven Mukamba(Bugisu).
Kampala Province Striker Daniel Serunkuma (L) battling with Tooro United captain Muhumuza Paddy. Serunkuma is a prolific striker at Vipers SC but could not find the back of the net against Tooro Province for his team Kampala.
Here is a full list of the match day two excelling players.
Tooro Province 2-0 Kampala Province
Scorers:
Anwar Mustapher Ntege ( 2goals, Ndejje University FC)
MoM: Anwar Mustapher (Tooro Province -Ndejje University FC)
Venue: St. Paul’s Seminary Grounds Kinyamashika in Fort Portal
Tooro Province condemned Kampala to their second successive loss winning the game 2-0.
Victory elevated them top in group A on four points same as Rwenzori who held Busoga to a goalless draw in Bundibugyo.
Tooro Province striker Anwar Mustapher celebrating his goal against Kampala Province
Sebei Province 1-2 Buganda Province
Scorers:
Denis Cherotwo (Sebei-Bukwo Heroes FC)
Robert Sentongo 2 goals (Buganda-Kyetume FC)
MoM: Isaac Doka Mweru (Sebei-Admin FC)
Venue: Kiproitich Stadium Kapchorwa
For the second successive game, Isaac Doka Mweru was named man of the match despite Sebei Province losing to Buganda.
Buganda Province player Baker Buyala (R) taking on Sebei defender in The FUFA Drum game
He was also named man of the match as Sebei fell 3-2 to Ankole Province on match day one.
Lango Province 3-0 Ankole Province
Scorers:
Timothy Awany (KCCA FC), Dennis Omedi (Amuka Bright Stars FC) and Moses Aliro ( Dove All Stars FC)
MoM: Timothy Awany (Lango-KCCA FC)
Venue: UTC Lira
Lango Province players and fans celebrating Awany’s goal against Ankole in The FUFA Drum tournament
Lango Province recovered from the 1-0 loss to holders Buganda on match day one to run riot past Ankole at home.
Defender Timothy Awany who plies his trade at KCCA FC emerged man of the match.
Lango and KCCA FC defender Timothy Awany was named Man of the Match
Bunyoro Province 1-2 Acholi Province
Scorers: Jasper Aheebwa (Bunyoro-Mbarara City)
Tito Okello (Acholi-Vipers SC)
MoM: Derick Ochan (Acholi-Vipers SC)
Venue: Kigaya Primary School playground, Hoima
Acholi got their second successive win of the season as they beat Bunyoro 2-1.
Acholi Province goalkeeper Derrick Ochan was named Man of the Match
Vipers SC goalkeeper Derick Ochan was key for Acholi making several saves and eventually named the best player in the game.
Sunday 14th April 2019
Rwenzori Province 0-0 Busoga Province
MoM: Isaac Kwizera (Rwenzori-New Villa FC)
Venue: Nyahuka playground, Bundibugyo
Shot stopper Isaac Kwizera who plays for New Villa FC stood tall to help Rwenzori hold Busoga to a goalless draw making several saves on the day.
Rwenzori goalkeeper Isaac Kwizera was named Man of the Match in the game agaist Busoga Province in Bundibugyo
Karamoja Province 0-1 West Nile Province
Scorer:
Ade Brian (West Nile-UCU)
MoM: Alionzi Nafian Legason (West Nile-URA FC)
Venue: St Daniel Comboni Primary School, Kotido
Another goalkeeper who put up a good display on match day two.
West Nile recovered from their loss to Bunyoro on match day one to edge past Karamoja.
West Nile Province goalkeeper Alionzi Nafian receiving Man of the Match Accolade from FUFA Estates Manager Edward Kalungi
Teso Province 0-0 Bugisu Proviunce
MoM: Steven Mukamba ( Bugisu- CRO FC)
Venue: Soroti Sports Ground, Soroti
Bugisu earned a point in their game against neighbours Teso in the game played at Soroti Sports Ground.
Steven Mukamba who plays for CRO was brilliant on the day making several saves to deny Teso.
Bugisu goalkeeper receiving a Man of the Match accolade from Mbale Women MP Hon. Connie Nakayenze Galiwango in Soroti
Kigezi Province 1-2 Bukedi Province
Scores:
Dickson Niwamanya (Kigezi-Kabale Sharp FC)
Timothy Owori (Bukedi-BUL FC)
David Owori (Bukedi-SC Villa)
MoM: Ronald Musana (Bukedi-URA FC)
Venue; Kabale Municipal, Kabale
Kigezi Province striker Mike Birungi (L) and Bukedi forward Timothy Owori (R) in action.
Bukedi Province just like Tooro, Acholi and Buganda also won their second successive game defeating Kigezi 2-1.
Bukedi captain Ronald Musana was named the man of the match.
Kabale District LC. 5 chairman Patrick Besigye Keihwa handing over Man of the Match accolade to Bukedi province player Ronald Musana
MAIN PHOTO: Rwenzori GoalkeeperIsaac Kwizera directing his defenders during the match against Busoga Province
By ensuring that football matches can be enjoyed in safer environments across the World, the World Football governing body (FIFA) has invited three Ugandans to attend the Stadium Safety Workshop set for 6-10th May 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and FUFA Security committee member Stephen Kacuumu will attend the workshop together with Mandela National Stadium Managing Director Jamil Ssewanyana.
The three (3) participants will be joined by other individuals from Angola, Botswana, Swaziland, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
As it was agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding between FIFA, CAF and the African Union regarding matters of safety, education and anti-Corruption, the participants will acquire expertise on Stadium safety through exchanging ideas structured from the presentations and activities done by the FIFA Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) during the recently undertaken Stadium Inspections.
The main aim of the workshop is to ensure Stadium initiatives from the workshop can be implemented during matches.
The workshop will be instructed by FIFA Safety and Security members as well as CAF Security Department members.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu will take part in the FIFA Stadium Safety Workshop in South Africa
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations has organised a refereeing Member Associations course at FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru, targeting all National badge holders plus five regional referees who are under the age of 26 years. Kampala and North East regions teamed up to pilot the Course that began on Sunday 14th April 2019.
FUFA Referees instructor Ali Kalyango talking to participants at FUFA Technical center Njeru
Chairpersons of the 8 football regions together with their General Secretaries and heads of the Regional Referees Committee are all in attendance.
The technical brass led by Ronnie Kalema (M) addressing the referees
Referees instructor Ali Kalyango talking to participants at FUFA Technical center Njeru
The Purpose of the course
FUFA is committed to delivering the refereeing services to all our stakeholders using Integrity, Fitness and Performance (IFP) agenda. This course will, therefore, focus on the education of referees in order to effectively perform refereeing services in FUFA organised competitions both at National and Regional level.
This course fully sponsored by FUFA will further equip and update on the amendments of the Laws of the Game, game management and improve on referee’s performance.
Referees warming up during the course at FUFA Technical center in NjeruAssistant referees getting to know how to hold the flag
North East Region:
Ichila Samuel, Oriada Hakim, Okello Simon Peter, Otim Daniel, Oligo Geoffrey, Onanyang Moses, Asubu Maxwell, Adakun Rasto, Angoon John Charles, Adebo Joan Ruth, Asayo Elizabeth
Administrators in attendance
Kampala: Kasalirwe Dirisa (Chairperson), Nkugwa Peter (Chairman Referees Committee), Sengendo Isaac (General Secretary)
North East: Ewalu Vincent (Vice Chairman North East Region), Onyait Simon (Head Competitions)
Instructors:
Technical: Catherine Adipo
National PhysicalFitness Instructor: Ali Kalyango
Chairman FUFA Referees Standig Committee: Ronnie Kalema
Catherine Adipo (white top) with referees in Njeru
How much do you know about FUFA’s various referees Committees/Panels?
FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC)
Ronnie Kalema- Chairman
Rwamuyamba Rosebell-Vice Chairperson
Ali Tomusange- Member
Nkono Amin Bbosa- Member
Haruna Mawanda Jjunju- Member
FUFA REFEREES’ PANELS
FUFA Referees’ Appointments Panel
Mawanda Jjunju- Chairperson
Mubanda Nelson-Member
Kazibwe Nobert- Member
FUFA Referees’ Technical Development Panel
Tomusange Ali- Chairperson
Katabira David Davies-Member
Adipo Catherine- Member
FUFA Referees’ Assessment and Promotions Panel
Nkono Amin Bbosa- Chairperson
Waisswa Ali-Member
Kubingi Margaret- Member
FUFA Referees Disciplinary Panel
Ali Tomusange-Chairman
Deo Mutabazi-Member
Jamil Sewanyana-Member
FUFA Regional Referees’ Monitoring Committee
Chairperson-Rosebell Rwamuyamba
Ojwe Denis-Northern
Ajab Waiswa-Eastern
Kabwemukya George-Kitara
Katumba George Wamala-Kampala
Mwanje Joseph S-Buganda
Mwebembezi Milton-Western
Ayub Khamis-West Nile
Kiiti Yahaya-North East
MAIN PHOTO: Referees going through drills during the workshop
The Uganda U-17 National team (The Cubs) lost 1-0 to Angola in group A at the on-going Total AFCON U-17 Championship in Tanzania on Sunday.
The Cubs fell to Osvaldo Pedro Capemba’s 33rd-minute goal and did not recover to lose maximum points at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam.
Rogers Mugisha takes on an opponent from Angola
Najib Yiga, Ibrahim Juma, Andrew Kawooya, Abdul Wahid Iddi and second-half substitute Ibra Mugulusi all had attempts towards Angola’s goal in vain.
Uganda Cubs goalkeeper Jack Komakech was alert to limit the damage coming from the opposition at all times.
Angola defends a set piece during the game against Uganda Cubs at the National Stadium on Sunday evening
The best moment for Uganda to level the game came 10 minutes from full time but Mugulusi’s strong left-footed shot hit the lower post and Yiga was slower to pounce home the rebound.
Andrew Kawooya, Ivan Asaba and Davis Ssekajja were all rested for Thomas Kakaire, Isma Mugulusi and Mukisa Opalla respectively.
Uganda’s left back Ibrahim Juma was sent off in the 87th minute and will miss the next match coming on Wednesday against the hosts, Tanzania.
The official opening match was won by Nigeria, 5-4 against hosts Tanzania.
Uganda Cubs XI against Angola. Back row; L-R Ssekajja Davis, Komakech Jack, Idi Abdulwahid, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson, Kizito Gavin Mugweri – Front row L-R; Mugisha Rogers, Kawooya Andrew, Opiro Justine, Asaba Ivan and Ibrahim Juma
Uganda Cubs XI:
Jack Komakech (G.K), Samson Kasozi, Ibrahim Juma, Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Captain), Davis Ssekajja, Andrew Kawooya, Idd Abdulwahid, Ivan Asaba, Yiga Najib, Rogers Mugisha, Justine Opiro
Subs:
Patrick Mubiru, Kevin Ssekimbegga, Innocent Opira, Isma Mugulusi, Thomas Kakaire, Mukisa Opaala, Polycarp Mwaka, John Alou, James Jarieko
Uganda Cubs technical teamUganda Cubs substitutes during the singing of the national anthems
